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WALTER GOEBBERT Obituary
Walter L. Goebbert, 79, of Rockford, died Friday, June 10, 2011 in Rockford. Retired as Chicago Police Sergeant in 1990. Survivors include wife Nancy; children, Michael (Michele) Goebbert and Patti (Stewart) Tihinen; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford, with Pastor Jerry DeMond River Bluff Chaplain officiating. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home. Visitation also from 12 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Deana Clark
June 14, 2011
Parpie will be missed dearly, BooBoo you are in our thoughts and prayers..we miss you
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Mary Miller
June 13, 2011
Uncle Wally, you were one of my favorite people. For as long as I can remember, you always called me your "minnie." I loved it. You will be missed but you'll always be in our hearts. Much Love from your niece Mary and the rest of my family in California.
Larry Schreiner
June 13, 2011
Wally-No one wanted to work with me because I was the son of Deputy Supt. Pierce Fleming but you did my friend. You taught me how to be a good Vice Man on the West Side. You led and Willie Johnson and I followed. You were great. THANKS so very much for ALLLL You taught me. Rest easy my friend. Larry Schreiner 15th Dist Vice
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